Roheda & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Buddha Statues Technique: Hand-turned and hand-decorated using

Technique: Hand-turned and hand-decorated using etched nakshi method

The Hindu goddess Kali became enraged that many demons and asuras had begun dominating the world

The mother of pearl is inlaid into Chinese rosewood

24 x 15 x 9 (wxdxh cms)

They clearly lunched together regularly

Roheda & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Buddha Statues Technique: Hand-turned and hand-decorated usingThis antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century. This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from roheda wood and iron. Grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and developed a rich warm patina. These make